what is Goodwill? What kind of Asset for the company?

Answer Posted / hanmandla.anilreddy

During mergers and aquisition,When the company pays amount higher than the book value to target company,the excess amount reported as goodwill.Entry will be,
Asset of the target co. A/c Dr
Goodwill a/c Dr
Cash a/c Cr

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